Bowerman Power LFG LLC is a 23.8 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by Bowerman Power LFG LLC since 2016. Ranked #125 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 23.8 MW represents 0.24% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Bowerman Power LFG LLC 6.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (2254 MW, Nuclear), Alamitos Generating Station (1893 MW, Gas), and Haynes (1739.1 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 80 km southeast of Los Angeles.
10 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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